I'm surprised I fit into this truebalance last at size 10 when I'm a size 12 average.

My feet only put pressure on the toe area slightly in stride - not uncomfortable at all.

I'm just wondering, wouldn't the leather stretch out a bit over time to accomadate?

How snugly do some of you guys wear them?

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After walking around some more I think these are a perfect fit nearly. I may not be use to having a close fitting shoe due to tennis shoes and such typically requiring more toe room.Edited by Winterbourne - 11/16/12 at 6:43am

Not new, just purchased from a member here. To be honest I blame you Coldsnap, seeing you wearing the ROY's made me regret the sale sooooo much. I was hunting for another pair of ROY's and found these which are similar to the ROY's (truebalance last and CXL). Not exactly the same makeup but close enough!

Neither. It is not a/k/a anything. It is a separate last all to itself - and is made only for BB as I understand it.
It is one of my favorite Alden lasts. It fits TTS. I have numerous models on the Snap.

Seven - I should have figured that. I agree very TTS. It looks similar to the Grant, though, no? Do know of any other lasts with a similar fit? It is one of my favorites as well.

The general concensus would say to give them a little polish for good measure. You don't know how long they have been sitting in the boxes for, and I guess a fresh coat before being released into the wild is never a bad idea. I don't follow it religiously, but for my nicer shoes, I will try to. For cheaper ones, i'll get it done within a week or two..

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This couldn't hurt.
However, I wouldn't give your CXL "a little polish" . CXL is waxy/full of oils; polish will just sit on top of the surface.

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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy

I condition all my shoes/boots prior to first wear - Saphir reno or a good shoe cream for calf; Saphir reno or Saphir shell cordovan cream for shell. Indeed, my lastest two color 8 additions have recently gotten the reno treatment: (1) NST boot on the Plaza (JGilbert); (2) wingtip boot on the Plaza (JGilbert).